Direct Support Specialist for Independent Living

Envision Unlimited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Envision Unlimited seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct service support and coordinate activities for residents in community living services in the Chicago area.

You will assist with daily living skills, supervision, transportation, and documentation, ensuring safety and adherence to plans and agency policies. Successful candidates have DSP training, college credit or equivalent experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or one year of college plus two years of full-time related work experience or high school diploma or equivalent plus five years full-time related work experience required.
• Proof of Direct Service Professional (DSP) training.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive agency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide training to residents in daily living skills including personal hygiene, grooming, housekeeping, laundry, meal planning and budgeting, socialization and recreation.
• Assist residents in achieving maximum independence as per the Independent Habilitation Plan.
• Implement group and individual programs promoting growth toward independent living skills.
• Assist residents in preparing daily schedules including chores, social activities and appointments.
• Complete and ensure timeliness of documents and forms (daily progress reports, MAR sheets, etc.).
• Monitor living facility for safety, cleanliness and health; perform housekeeping duties.
• Monitor residents to ensure wellness and safety, enforcing curfew if required.
• Supervise residents' schedules and activities to ensure timely arrivals to day programs or jobs.
• Supervise and assist residents in taking medications per guidelines.
• Attend and participate in IHP staffing and staff meetings.
• Assist in planning recreational and social program activities.
• Plan menus and assist with meal preparation; monitor dietary needs.
• Respond to medical or behavioral emergencies following Health and Safety, First Aid, CPR procedures.

Skills

Direct Service Training

Driver's License

Education

Some college or equivalent + experience

Job description

Envision Unlimited seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct service support and coordinate activities for residents in community living services in the Chicago area.

You will assist with daily living skills, supervision, transportation, and documentation, ensuring safety and adherence to plans and agency policies. Successful candidates have DSP training, college credit or equivalent experience, and a valid driver's license.